AMTRAK from D.C. to Philadelphia?

[Lvteks]

Has anyone had good luck or any kind of experience doing this? How far is the PHA station from wherever the NCL Majesty docks or the cost of a cab to get there? Thanks,

 

Blessings,

 

Gail

[megr1125]

The station is in center city....the pier is at the navy yard...

 

Flat fee from the airport to center city is 28 bucks.........the pier is, I THINK a little closer, but i would guesstimate around 25-30 bucks or so...

 

hopefully a philly expert will stop in!

[dlb237]

Has anyone had good luck or any kind of experience doing this? How far is the PHA station from wherever the NCL Majesty docks or the cost of a cab to get there? Thanks,

 

Blessings,

 

Gail

 

It's PH*L*, not PH*A*, unless you want to go to the place in Viet Nam that uses the PHA airport code ;). Phila. is an ok abbrev., but not PHA!

 

Amtrak serves 30th St. Station in Phila. The train's a fine way to get there as long as you're comfortable handling your own luggage on & off the train and station platforms. The station's at 30th & Market, about 15 blocks west of city hall. The cruise terminal is at 5100 S. Broad in the Navy Yard, about 50 block south of City Hall - fortunately, it's a quick cab ride (15-20min) via the Schuylkill Expressway - fare should be around $20 incl. tip. Public transit is a bit inconvenient - 2 subways and a bus. More info @: http://www.philadelphiacruiseguide.com/philadelphia_cruise_terminal.html

 

--David (grew up and went to school in the Phila. area)